Walter Franklyn Basar
Military
Object Number - UPL 55723 - S/Sgt Walter F Basar
Assigned to 509BS, 351BG, 8AF USAAF. ETD
Awards: DFC, AM (3OLC), WWII Victory, EAME (2 x Battle Stars).
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 351st Bomb Group 509th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32203360 / O-801589
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH | 9 October 1923 | Son of Anthony and Frances Basar. |
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Enlisted |
Camp Perry, Lacarne, OH | 3 December 1942 | Camp Perry, Lacarne, Ohio |
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Died |
11 November 2020 | WALTER F. BASAR, beloved husband of the late Josephine; dearest father of two daughters and a son; loving grandfather of four grandchildren. Contributions suggested to . Disabled American Veterans, 1240 E. 9th St. Cleveland OH 44119. Private services were held on November 14, 2020. | |
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Based |
Polebrook | Assigned to 509BS, 351BG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Other Marriage |
Married Josephine R Basar. |
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Sources
Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / www.351st.org/ken.harbour/
